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PMC123.com Newsletter| Volume 2, Issue 6| August 2006


2006 PMC Conference A Resounding Success!!

350 interested and interesting participants gathered on the Purdue University campus last month for the third bi-annual PMC Conference. Two years of hard work by the PMC Guild made this the best PMC Conference yet! 30 seminars covering a myriad of topics pertinent to PMC, the new Demonstration Station featuring artists sharing specific techniques and information, a magnificent gallery exhibit along with mini-exhibits from many PMC Guild Chapters, the Show and Sell event, evening cocktail and dessert events, fabulous vendors, and an amazing Charm Swap combined to keep everyone smiling, hurrying, connecting, and excited. The high level of energy, sharing and helpfulness made this conference an awesome, inspiring experience. You can enjoy highlights, photos and lots of information at www.pmc-conference.com.

With that in mind, it’s time to start planning to attend the PMC Connection sponsored Second Bi-annual PMCC International Artist’s Retreat, scheduled for April 16-22, 2007, in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. The website for information about this event is www.PMC-Retreat.com. Currently you’ll see the slate of classes for the 2005 Artist’s Retreat, but that is a great preview of the variety and quality of the entire Retreat.

Points of Interest

• New! Classes available in San Antonio, Texas

• Check out the White Ware

• Featured Tools of the Month

Level 1 Certification Class in San Antonio, 8-10 Sept 2006

This three-day intensive workshop includes 8 technique-specific projects. You will use all 4 forms of PMC+ (clay, paste, syringe type and sheet) and PMC3 to complete your projects (pendants, earrings, rings, brooches). Some projects use one form of PMC while others use two or more. In addition to the instruction, firings, finishing, studio space and project materials, the Certification fee includes an eleven-piece PMC tool kit, the book Introduction to Precious Metal Clay by MaryAnn Devos and a one-year membership to the PMC Guild (good benefits!). Upon completion of the Certification course you will be registered as a "Level 1 Certified Artisan" through the PMC Connection and PMC Guild. You may then choose to teach introductory or project oriented PMC classes that you can post on both of their websites. You will also be eligible to receive Certified discount pricing on all PMC products.  Tools and other supplies will be available at varying discounts.

Level: Prerequisite of one or more PMC classes or background in ceramics/polymer clay.

Format: 3-day workshop, meets 9am-5pm daily

Kit contents: PMC+ 18gm clay, PMC+ 18gm paste, PMC+ 10gm syringe, PMC+ 5gm sheet, PMC3 16gm clay, shared PMC3 paste, folder w/project step-by-step directions, PMC info sheets

Supplies provided by students : None

Class fee: $425.00 (includes kit) + $25 Bench fee

Maximum students: 10 (Secure your place. Register TODAY!)

Studio SFoto has all of the tools and equipment you can imagine. All you need to bring to class is a smile and your LUNCH!!

Register toll-free at 1-866-762-2529 or sherryfotopoulos@hotmail.com

Level 2 Certification Class in San Antonio, 10-12 Nov 2006

Level 2 Certification expands the range of PMC uses and encourages experimentation and exploration. It builds on the skills learned in Level 1 Certification. 6 more technique-specific, complex projects use new and diverse materials. The projects incorporate enamels, brass (and other mixed media materials), porcelain/ceramics, PMC gold and natural stone or dichroic glass cabochons. Participants may then incorporate them into future work and/or present intermediate and advanced classes in their teaching schedules.

Level: Advanced. Prerequisite: Level 1 certification or PMC Cross-over certification

Format: 3-day workshop, meets 9am-5pm daily

Kit contents: 3 pkgs PMC3 16gm clay, PMC3 15gm paste, PMC3 9gm syringe, PMC Gold .5gm clay, brass & copper screen, brass wire, 2-3 portions transparent colored enamels, folder w/step-by-step directions for projects, PMC info sheets

Supplies provided by students: None

Class fee: $450.00 (includes kit) + $25 Bench fee

Maximum students: 10 (Secure your place. Register TODAY!!)

Remember to bring your LUNCH on Friday. Studio SFoto supplies all tools and equipment.

Register toll-free at 1-866-762-2529 or sherryfotopoulos@hotmail.com

 

Featured Tools of the Month...
Quick-Sil in a NEW economical size, Gyroc-B Tumbler and the amazing Folding Ruler!!!

For all of you who love natural and created textures or patterns, we’re bringing you your favorite 2-part mold-making compound. Quick-Sil is now available in the extra-large economical size that consists of a 1lb container of part A (White) and a 1lb container of part B (Green). Knead together equal parts of this wonderful mold-making compound, press against your selected item then wait 10-15 minutes. WA-LA! You now have a perfect, long-lasting flexible mold for use with metal clay. Your molds will produce dental quality details and surfaces. Quick-Sil can be used to make flat surface molds, dimensional 1-part molds, even complete 3-D molds.

Order yours today for $45.00 (plus s/h)

Next up we have the Gyroc-B Vibratory Tumbler . It’s a beauty for many reasons. If you’re producing a large group of work and need everything polished in a hurry, this tumbler is the answer. This compact tumbler will polish a full cup of fired PMC pieces in approximately 15 minutes. Those of you who teach classes know that everyone wants shiny pieces to take home. Pop in one or dozens of pieces and they’re ready to go in 15 minutes. The complete setup includes the 1-qt Gyroc-B tumbler, 5 lbs of stainless steel mixed jewelers shot and a 4oz bottle of burnishing concentrate. The burnishing concentrate is mixed in a ratio of 1oz of concentrate to 40oz of regular tap water and is then used 1oz at a time. It acts as a lubricant and cleaner for the pieces and shot. You never have to worry about rust forming with this stainless shot.

This complete setup available exclusively through www.PMC123.com.

Order yours today for $250.00 (plus s/h)

Want to take an accurate measurement for a bracelet? Need to cut multiple lengths of wire or cord? Are you looking for a measuring device that won’t poke holes in everything around it? PMC123 happily introduces an amazing Folding Ruler . This ruler is made of durable plastic, has accurate inch and mm/cm measurements, and folds into a compact, 1”x1 7/16”x1 9/16” space. You don’t need a container over a foot long to take this ruler along. Comes in a variety of colors (sorry, no choice). Think about what great stocking stuffers these will make for all of your PMC, beading, and crafting friends!!

  

Order yours today at the Sale Price of $1.25 each!

(Offer good thru 31 August 06) Retail price $1.69

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